Official Groundbreaking Ceremony for UEH Nexus Campus Nha Trang, a New Strategic Campus of UEH: A Key National Project Celebrating the 80th National Day & An Intellectual Milestone in Partnership with Khanh Hoa Province
20 Aug, 2025
On August 19, 2025, the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) officially held the groundbreaking ceremony for UEH Nexus Campus Nha Trang – a new training and research campus positioned as a "Nexus for Global Scholars and Knowledge." The project is one of 250 key national projects simultaneously commencing or being inaugurated to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 – September 2, 2025), and it marks a new intellectual milestone in partnership with the development of Khanh Hoa province.
UEH Nexus Campus Nha Trang - A New Strategic Campus of UEH Officially Breaks Ground
Alongside 249 other key national projects being launched or inaugurated on the occasion of the National Day, the groundbreaking ceremony for UEH Nexus Campus Nha Trang was a broadcast point, televised live on Khanh Hoa Television (KTV) and relayed on the national Vietnam Television (VTV).
The groundbreaking ceremony for UEH Nexus Campus Nha Trang was held solemnly with the attendance of current and former leaders of Khanh Hoa province: Mr. Nguyen Long Bien - Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, Standing Vice Chairman of the Khanh Hoa Provincial People's Committee; Mr. Bui Mau - Former Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, former Chairman of the Khanh Hoa Union of Science and Technology Associations; Mr. Nguyen Tan Tuan - Former Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, former Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; Mr. Nguyen Dac Tai - Former Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, Former Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, Chairman of the Khanh Hoa Union of Science and Technology Associations; Mr. Dinh Van Thieu - Former Provincial Party Committee Member, former Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; Ms. Tran Thu Mai - Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, Standing Vice Chairwoman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Khanh Hoa Province. Also in attendance were current and former leaders of the Provincial Party Committee, People's Council, People's Committee, and Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Khanh Hoa Province; along with representatives from various Departments, Boards, Sectors, and local authorities.
Representing international partners were: Dr. Nicolene Murdock - Vice-President, International Partnerships, Western Sydney University, Australia; Prof. Wei-Chih Lin - Representative of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in HCMC; Prof. Chih-Hsien Yang - Vice President of Fu Jen Catholic University, Taiwan; Mr. Ren Varma - Regional Director for Southeast Asia, ACCA; Prof. Bryan Weber - UEH Visiting Professor from the City University of New York, USA.
The event was also attended by a large number of UEH's corporate and educational partners in Khanh Hoa, as well as the units involved in the design, construction, and implementation of the UEH Nexus Campus Nha Trang project.
Representing the UEH leadership were: Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dong Phong - Chairman of the UEH Council; Prof. Dr. Su Dinh Thanh - President of UEH; Prof. Dr. Nguyen Khac Quoc Bao - Secretary of the Party Committee, Vice President of UEH; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Quang Hung - Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee, Vice President of UEH; Dr. Dinh Cong Khai - Vice President of UEH; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phan Thi Bich Nguyet - Chairwoman of the Strategy and Policy Advisory Council. Also present were the leaders of UEH's member colleges and the heads of UEH's offices, departments, and centers.
The groundbreaking ceremony for UEH Nexus Campus Nha Trang was attended by numerous delegates from local ministries, departments, sectors, and international and corporate partners.
In this solemn and meaningful atmosphere, the UEH Nexus Campus Nha Trang project was officially launched!
Distinguished delegates and leaders performing the groundbreaking ritual for UEH Nexus Campus Nha Trang.
A New Intellectual Milestone in Partnership with the Development of Khanh Hoa Province
In his welcoming speech for the four key projects of Khanh Hoa province breaking ground today, Mr. Tran Hoa Nam - Vice Chairman of the Khanh Hoa Provincial People's Committee, affirmed: This joint groundbreaking ceremony not only marks the beginning of four major projects but also demonstrates the determination of the Party Committee, government, people, and business community to build a green, smart, modern, and culturally rich Khanh Hoa. He also highlighted the importance and urgency of coordinating existing resources in Khanh Hoa to achieve the goal of elevating the "New" Khanh Hoa to a centrally-governed city by 2030, in line with Resolution 09 of the Politburo and Resolution 01 of the Khanh Hoa Provincial Party Committee.
Mr. Tran Hoa Nam - Vice Chairman of the Khanh Hoa Provincial People's Committee, delivering an online speech from the Sun Group groundbreaking site to celebrate the four key projects of the province.
Sharing the vision and development orientation of UEH Nexus Campus Nha Trang, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dong Phong - Chairman of the UEH Council, emphasized: “UEH has chosen Khanh Hoa to build a new campus with the mission to be a 'nexus for global scholars and knowledge connection.' With systematic, modern investment, closely linked to the local economic, cultural, and social characteristics, we are confident that UEH Nexus Campus Nha Trang will become a center for high-quality human resource training, especially in key areas tied to the development of Khanh Hoa province in particular, and the South Central Coast and Central Highlands regions in general.”
Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dong Phong - Chairman of the UEH Council, sharing the development orientation for UEH Nexus Campus Nha Trang.
Highly appreciating the role of UEH Nexus Campus Nha Trang, Mr. Nguyen Long Bien - Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, Standing Vice Chairman of the Khanh Hoa Provincial People's Committee, stated: “The groundbreaking of UEH Nexus Campus Nha Trang marks a new step in the cooperation between the Khanh Hoa Provincial People's Committee and UEH for the 2023–2028 period. We believe this campus will be a center for high-quality human resource training, especially in crucial fields linked to the future development of Khanh Hoa and the South Central Coast - Central Highlands regions, such as sustainable maritime economy, marine spatial planning, ocean technology, logistics, tourism, and community healthcare. Khanh Hoa Province is committed to partnering with UEH throughout the project's implementation, from providing procedural support and connecting with businesses to building a research environment and expanding international cooperation. We are confident that, with the determination and consensus of all parties, UEH Nexus Campus Nha Trang will soon become a destination for global intellectuals, contributing to Khanh Hoa's development, strong integration, and international reach.”
Mr. Nguyen Long Bien - Standing Vice Chairman of the Khanh Hoa Provincial People's Committee, highly valuing the role of UEH Nexus Campus Nha Trang in the province's overall development.
From an international perspective, Dr. Nicolene Murdock – Vice-President, Global Partnerships and Transnational Education at Western Sydney University, Australia, shared meaningful insights: “Western Sydney University does not just endorse this vision for the UEH Nexus Campus Nha Trang – we are deeply aware of its significance. We believe the new campus will expand opportunities for transnational programs, enhance research collaborations, broaden staff exchanges, and deepen our engagement with industry partners – both in Vietnam and Australia. This campus will also serve as a new gateway for learners across Vietnam and the region to access a world-class education while remaining connected to their communities.”
Dr. Nicolene Murdock - Vice-President at Western Sydney University, Australia, sharing her excitement and confidence in the emergence of UEH Nexus Campus Nha Trang.
Within the framework of the groundbreaking event, the partnership between Khanh Hoa province and the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City was elevated to a new level with the signing of cooperation agreements and commitments, establishing a long-term legal and coordination framework to realize the Higher Education Development Strategy to 2030, with a vision to 2045, as well as the "New" Khanh Hoa Provincial Development Strategy.
Mr. Nguyen Long Bien - Standing Vice Chairman of the Khanh Hoa Provincial People's Committee, and Prof. Dr. Su Dinh Thanh - President of UEH, performing the signing ceremony for the cooperation agreement.
At this moment, UEH also donated VND 200 million to the "For the Poor" Fund of Khanh Hoa province, demonstrating its commitment to social responsibility and community support, contributing to building a just and sustainably developed society.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Quang Hung presenting the donation from UEH to Ms. Tran Thu Mai – Standing Vice Chairwoman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Khanh Hoa Province.
The groundbreaking ceremony for UEH Nexus Campus Nha Trang has concluded successfully. From this starting point, UEH Nexus Campus Nha Trang will continue and promote UEH's mission as a nexus for international scholars and global knowledge, becoming a hub of intellect that nurtures a new generation of human resources and contributes to the sustainable development and integration goals of Khanh Hoa province and the South Central Coast – Central Highlands region.
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The UEH Nexus Campus Nha Trang project will be built on a 2.1-hectare campus in the Bac Hon Ong School and Vocational Training Zone, Nam Nha Trang Ward, Khanh Hoa, with a total investment of VND 294 billion. The project is designed with an optimal, modern, dynamic, green, and sustainable architecture, with a training capacity of 2,000 students, 90 workspaces for staff and lecturers, and numerous areas for research, innovation, community engagement, and a dormitory providing accommodation for 376 residential students, creating a convenient and cohesive living and learning environment. The facility is expected to be completed and operational by the end of 2026. UEH Nexus Campus Nha Trang will carry out three main tasks: (1) Training a high-quality workforce to meet the region's socio-economic development needs; (2) Researching and transferring practical solutions; and (3) Connecting a network of scholars, students, and businesses both domestically and internationally. In addition to UEH's strengths in economics, law, logistics, tourism, and planning, UEH Nexus Campus Nha Trang will focus on training, research, and international connections linked to Khanh Hoa's advantages and the region's potential, such as: sustainable maritime economy, marine spatial planning, ocean technology, microchips, healthcare, and community development. The training and research projects will be international programs in collaboration with top universities and prestigious professional associations from Australia, the US, the UK, Europe, South Korea, and more. UEH Nexus Campus will be developed based on three pillars: + Minds (People – Scholars – Community): An open space connecting students, researchers, and leading experts from various fields. Through an international-standard curriculum, an English-only academic environment, and a regular series of workshops, talk shows, and seminars, it will become a meeting point for sharing knowledge, perspectives, and experiences, not only for the Nexus community but also for the wider academic community in the region. + Books (Knowledge Resources – Global – Curated): A modern library system, Book Café, and exhibition area for high-quality books, journals, and scientific research works carefully selected by UEH. The goal is to build a leading international knowledge repository for the South Central Coast – Central Highlands region, disseminating reputable, up-to-date, and diverse knowledge to the community. + Ideas (Dialogue – Creativity – Connection): A launchpad for startup and creative ideas, where students and the community can experiment and compete through contests, academic programs, and networking activities. Initiatives born here can be applied in practice, contributing to solving local socio-economic development issues. The campus will also implement the Cooperative Education ASEAN (UEH ASEAN COOP) model, giving students the opportunity to learn and gain experience at leading enterprises in the Asian region, enhancing their ability to integrate into the international work environment, and nurturing Global Citizens who take Local Action and "Go to Return." |
Meaningful moments at the UEH Nexus Campus Nha Trang Groundbreaking Ceremony:
The ceremony was part of the simultaneous launch of 250 key national projects celebrating the National Day, broadcast live from 80 locations.
The UEH groundbreaking site attracted a large attendance of leaders, delegates, international and corporate partners, and media representatives.
UEH representatives presenting flowers to international partners who have accompanied the university's development.
UEH representatives presenting flowers to thank domestic corporate and educational partners.
UEH representatives presenting flowers to thank the units involved in the design, consulting, and construction of the project.
From this moment, UEH Nexus Campus Nha Trang officially takes shape on the land of Khanh Hoa.
Delegates, leaders, and partners planting trees together, symbolizing a commitment to a green and sustainable future for Khanh Hoa.
News, photos: Department of Communications and Partnerships
